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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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